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New Year AI Video Generator

Turn one photo into a 10-second vertical New Year video for 2027, with no subscription and no watermark, starting at $2.99.

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Editor's Score
Reviewed by our team
Capability
14
Ease of use
21
Value
20
Delivery
7
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The short verdict

Best for anyone who wants a shareable New Year social clip fast and cheaply, without learning any video software. The output is locked to a single format: 10 seconds, 720p, eight preset scenes, no customization beyond swapping the photo. If you need general-purpose AI video, Runway does far more for a monthly subscription that may cost less per project at scale.

Best for
Individuals and small groups wanting a quick, personalized New Year social video
Pricing
Paid
Free tier
No
Category
AI Video Tools

What is New Year AI Video Generator?

New Year AI Video Generator is a web-based photo-to-video tool that converts a single portrait, couple photo, or pet photo into a 10-second vertical MP4 greeting for the 2027 New Year. It offers eight fixed scene presets including a mountaintop climb onto giant 2027 numerals, a Lunar New Year lantern street, fireworks, confetti, and a snowy town square, all delivered at 720p in a 9:16 aspect ratio with sound and no watermark.

The tool uses a two-stage AI pipeline for number-heavy scenes: an image model renders the year digits first, then a video model animates the subject within that scene, keeping the numerals readable. Pricing is pay-per-video with no subscription: $2.99 for one video, $6.99 for three, or $14.99 for ten. Generation typically completes in two to three minutes. The tool is aimed at individuals, couples, and small groups who want a ready-to-post New Year social clip without any video editing experience.

How we scored New Year AI Video Generator

Capability scores 14 because the tool does exactly one thing: animate a photo into one of eight fixed 10-second scenes at 720p with no prompt control, no resolution upgrade, and no editing layer. Every named competitor in the directory (Runway, HeyGen) does substantially more. Ease of use scores 21 because the workflow is genuinely frictionless: one photo, one scene choice, one payment, done in minutes, with no learning curve. Value scores 20 because $2.99 per video with never-expiring credits, automatic failure refunds, a free redo, and a 7-day pack refund window is fair for what you get, and the Party Pack at roughly $1.50 per video is competitive for seasonal social content. Delivery scores 7 because no independent user sentiment could be found to verify output quality claims, the tool is adults-only with no stated reason, photos are processed on third-party servers with a 24-hour deletion promise that cannot be independently verified, and the entire product value rests on a narrow seasonal window with no track record surfaced in search.

Pros and cons

What we liked

  • Transparent pay-per-video pricing with no subscription trap: $2.99 per video, credits never expire, and unused packs are fully refundable within 7 days.
  • Two-stage image-then-video pipeline keeps year numerals (2027) legible in the marble and cliff scenes, solving a real quality problem that raw video diffusion models have with rendered text.
  • Eight distinct scene presets including a Lunar New Year 2027 option extend the tool's usefulness past January 1 for a broader audience.

Where it falls short

  • Output is capped at 720p with no upgrade path; buyers who want 1080p or 4K for large-screen display or professional use have no option within this tool.
  • Zero customization beyond photo selection and scene choice: no text overlays, no music swaps, no prompt input, and no control over camera motion or clip length, which is fixed at 10 seconds.
  • Purely seasonal utility means the tool has almost no value outside a narrow November-to-February window, making even the never-expiring credits a limited asset for anyone who misses the holiday cycle.

Key features

Photo-to-video generation
Upload one photo of a person, couple, or pet and the tool places the subject into a fully animated New Year scene. No prompts or editing skills required.
Eight scene presets
Scenes include the mountaintop 2027 climb, pushing the 6 off a cliff, a 3-2-1 countdown, Lunar New Year 2027 lanterns, rooftop fireworks, golden confetti, a rainy highway farewell, and a snowy town square. All eight are available on every pricing tier.
Two-stage AI pipeline for readable numerals
For scenes featuring the year digits, an image model renders the exact numbers first before the video model animates them, keeping 2027 legible rather than distorted.
720p vertical MP4 output with sound
Every video is delivered as a 720x1280 MP4 in 9:16 aspect ratio with audio included and no watermark, ready to post directly to Reels, TikTok, or WhatsApp status.
Credit protection and redo policy
Failed generations receive an automatic credit refund. Each paid video also includes one free redo within 14 days using the same or a different photo and any scene.
Privacy-first data handling
Uploaded photos are deleted within 24 hours of generation; finished videos are deleted from servers after 14 days. The tool is restricted to adults (18+).
No-subscription pack model
Credits are purchased once and never expire. Unused packs qualify for a full refund within 7 days provided no credit has been used from that pack.

New Year AI Video Generator pricing

No free tier

Pay-per-video, no subscription. Single HD video: $2.99. Family Pack (3 videos): $6.99 (about $2.33 each). Party Pack (10 videos): $14.99 (about $1.50 each). Credits never expire. Full refund within 7 days if no credit from a pack has been used. No free video; account creation is free.

PlanPriceWho it is for
Single$2.991 HD video. 10 seconds, 720p, vertical 9:16, no watermark, MP4 with sound. Access to all 8 scenes. Credits never expire. One free redo per video within 14 days. Failed videos refunded automatically. One-time payment, no subscription.
Family Pack$6.993 HD videos (about $2.33 each). Same specs and protections as Single. Full refund within 7 days if no credit from the pack has been used.
Party Pack$14.9910 HD videos (about $1.50 each). Same specs and protections as Single and Family Pack. Positioned for friend groups and content creators. Full refund within 7 days if no credit from the pack has been used.

Pricing reflects what we saw at time of review (2026-11). Always confirm current pricing on the tool's own site.

Who should use New Year AI Video Generator?

This tool fits someone who wants a personalized New Year post for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or WhatsApp and has no interest in editing software. A solo user buying one video at $2.99, a couple buying the Family Pack at $6.99, or a content creator buying the Party Pack at $14.99 to post ten themed clips across the holiday season are the realistic buyers. The Lunar New Year 2027 scene (set for February 6, 2027, Year of the Goat) extends the useful window past January 1 for audiences who celebrate both occasions.

Anyone who needs to produce original video content beyond a single holiday format should look elsewhere. Runway gives you a full browser-based generation and editing studio with far more scene control, and HeyGen is the better pick if you want a talking-head or avatar video that speaks directly to the viewer rather than a silent cinematic clip.

Skip it if: Anyone needing general-purpose AI video creation, custom prompts, or resolutions above 720p

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free trial or free video?+

No. Account creation is free and you can watch sample videos on the homepage before buying, but there is no free video generation. The minimum purchase is $2.99 for one video.

What resolution and format do I get?+

Every video is 720p (720x1280), 10 seconds long, vertical 9:16 aspect ratio, delivered as an MP4 with sound and no watermark. There is no higher-resolution option.

What happens if my video fails to generate?+

The credit is returned to your account automatically. You also get one free redo per paid video within 14 days if you are unhappy with a successfully generated result.

Do credits expire?+

No. Credits never expire. If you buy the Party Pack at $14.99 and only use five videos before January, the remaining five credits stay in your account.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?+

Yes, within 7 days of purchase, provided no credit from that pack has been used. Refund requests go to support@newyearaivideo.com.

What happens to my photo after the video is made?+

Uploaded photos are deleted within 24 hours. Generated videos are deleted from the site's servers after 14 days, so download your MP4 before then.

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